Essaouira

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Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira
Essaouira

Where to stay in Essaouira

The Port of Essaouira is not only home to many fishing boats and vessels, it is a popular tourist attraction and has a significant and interesting history attached to it. Fishing is done for local distribution and plays a significant role in the atmosphere and lure to the port. The Essaouira port is not used for commercial traffic and this has enabled it to retain its authenticity and breathtaking charm.

Medina

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Medina is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

Medina
Port

Essaouira Coast

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Essaouira Coast is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Essaouira Beach, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Essaouira Coast
Learn to cook Moroccan style at L'Atelier Madada cookery school, attached to an Essaouira restaurant. You'll learn to make Moroccan mint tea and cook two courses – first person to book gets to choose the menu but it might be a tagine, couscous or pastilla – then get to eat it all.

Classes run from 10.30am–3pm and cost 500 MAD.

Read more at: http://www.ontheluce.com/2014/04/10/moroccan-cookery-class-at-latelier-madada-essaouira/

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Ahl Agadir

5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Ahl Agadir include the waterfront views and seaside views. Make a stop by Dar Souiri or Bab Sba while you're exploring the area.

Ahl Agadir
Blue Boats

Kasbah

Unique features of Kasbah include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Place Moulay el Hassan or Le Real Mogador while you're exploring the area.

Kasbah
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Quartier des Dunes

When in Quartier des Dunes, you can plan a visit to Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier des Dunes
People watching on the Ramparts in Essaouira.  #Golden #trover #chill #morocco #perspectives

Bani Antar

While Bani Antar isn't home to many top sights, Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bani Antar
Océan Vagabond

Océan Vagabond

4 out of 5
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira
The price is AED 319 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
AED 319
AED 368 total
26 Sep - 27 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba ...
7.8/10 Good! (94 reviews)
Excellent hotel
"Lovely spot with convenient location for Medina and Beach. The staff, especially the receptionist were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble."

Reviewed on 24 February 2020

Océan Vagabond
Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa

Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa

3 out of 5
Domaine Mogador, Essaouira
The price is AED 605 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
AED 605
AED 708 total
26 Sep - 27 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Essaouira Mogador Golf Course and Bordj el Berod ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"The hotel is very big with lots of facilities . The only thing is that service is quite slow and facilities like sauna and steam are only started when you are physically there . Therefore cannot be enjoyed fully as it takes time to heat up"

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Hotel Le Golf DEssaouira & Spa
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea  & Spa - MGallery Collection

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
Avenue Mohamed V, Essaouira
The price is AED 462 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
AED 462
AED 540 total
21 Sep - 22 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Essaouira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Bab Sba are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (652 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and efficient. Walking distance to Medina. Across from sea with beach club"

Reviewed on 7 September 2025

Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - MGallery Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our little corner of paradise

Our little corner of paradise

Essaouira
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Essaouira. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Le Real Mogador ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"This was a beautiful flat, very well decorated and very clean. In person, it’s much better than the photos. The location was excellent with it being right in the Medina . There are a lot of stairs so we arranged for porters to help get luggage up and down a winding staircase. The apartment has lots ..."

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Our little corner of paradise
Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea

Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea

Essaouira
Stay at this villa in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Large riad in great location
"We had a nice stay at this riad and would rate it 4.5 stars. It had a lot of space spread over 4+ floors and nice character. It could use a little sprucing up (some painting, new outdoor cushions). Pros -big, lots of space -good central medina location -kitchen is well stocked -wifi was functional ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2023

Nice riad in the middle of the old town, a few minutes from the sea
Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA

Essaouira
Stay at this apartment in Essaouira. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bab Marrakech Tower and Souk Jdid ...
tres satisfait
"je suis parti de France, j'ai reçu mes nièces en provenance d'Alger, nous avons vraiment passé une bonne semaine dans cette appartement , bien situé et propre. monsieur Pierre nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux , nous avons bien remarqué la belle corbeille de mandarines bien délicieuses . nous ..."

Reviewed on 15 December 2019

Apartment/ flat - ESSAOUIRA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Essaouira

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful fish restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of our very favorite places to visit! We will definitely be back.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people are very peaceful, helpful and kind. The weather and the cuisine are  Especially for a New Yorker trying to escape winter! It’s also a beautiful destination that isn’t overrun by tourists in bikinis and flip flops 朗

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is my favorite city anywhere in the world. Anytime I visit Morocco I come here, and have made true friends. Just walking through the old town many of the shop owners and local merchants remember me and spot me before I spot them. Amazing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira was our favorite city that we visited in Morocco - a charming little beach town with a chill, relaxed vibe and so much character! Beautiful medina with intriguing corridors and stunning views of the ocean. Can’t wait to go back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Essaouira is one of our favorite places and have been visiting for a long time. Lovely city to relax and enjoy the beach.